Assistant Director Strategic Investment

Page Executive; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority is seeking an Assistant Director Strategic Investment in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves leading the development of investment strategies, managing high-quality investment projects, and engaging with stakeholders to secure funding. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in finance or economic development and extensive experience in investment programme management. The position offers a critical opportunity to shape the region's economic future.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing major public and/or private investment programmes.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful investment strategies.
• Significant experience in leading, managing and developing high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an investment strategy based on the Local Growth Plan.
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of investable projects.
• Lead multi-million-pound programmes including investment zones and infrastructure deals.
• Work with investors and developers to shape and secure investment deals.
• Lead financial modelling, risk analysis and performance management for investment portfolios.

Skills

Investment strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modelling

Risk analysis

Team leadership

Education

Professional qualification in finance, economic development or project management

Job description

About Our Client

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is a devolved Mayoral Combined Authority with strategic responsibilities for regional economic investment, transport, skills and the visitor economy across a population of just under 2 million.

NECA's Local Growth Plan sets out how the organisation will work in partnership with businesses and investors to unlock world-class opportunities that build inclusivity into every element of the regional economy.

The role of the Assistant Director Strategic Investment is to provide expert investment advice to the leadership team and the Mayor and Cabinet, and to develop and implement an investment strategy.

Job Description

• Develop and implement an investment strategy, based on the Local Growth Plan, industrial strategy and national funding streams
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of investable projects, ensuring readiness and alignment with funding opportunities
• Lead multi-million-pound programmes including investment zones and infrastructure deals
• Work with investors, developers and other partners to shape and secure investment deals
• Lead financial modelling, risk analysis and performance management for investment portfolios

The Successful Applicant

• Professional qualification in finance, economic development or project management
• Extensive experience in managing major public and / or private investment programmes and knowledge of other blended finance models
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful investment strategies
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders
• Significant and broad experience in leading, managing and developing high performing teams

What’s on Offer

Closing date for applications: 29th August 2025.

Interviews will be held on the 11th September 2025.